Description
Creamy Smothered Chicken and Rice is a comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken in a rich sauce served over fluffy rice, perfect for family dinners or cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 Cloves Fresh Garlic
- 1 Sweet Onion
- 2 Cups Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 Cup White Rice (long-grain or jasmine)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Your Favorite Seasonings (e.g., paprika, thyme)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the seasoned chicken breasts for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in chicken broth and cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Spread uncooked rice evenly in the baking dish, place seared chicken on top, and spoon extra sauce over the chicken.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg